Eggnog flavored sugar cookies that can be rolled out and cut into your favorite shapes for Christmas! Top them with Eggnog icing and sprinkles and they will make a great addition to any holiday gathering or cooking exchange.

A plate of eggnog sugar cookies with frosting and sprinkles and a towel that says Merry Christmas

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Why You’ll Love These Cookies

If you’re a fan of eggnog, these Eggnog Sugar Cookies with Eggnog Icing are the holiday treat you’ve been waiting for! These cookies bring all the creamy flavors of eggnog into a soft, roll-out sugar cookie that’s perfect for decorating.

And the eggnog icing? It adds a sweet, festive touch that’s smooth, slightly spiced, and totally irresistible. Whether you’re making them for a holiday party, to give as gifts, or just because you’re in the mood for something festive, these cookies are easy to make, fun to decorate, and bursting with holiday cheer.

Eggnog Cookie Ingredients

*Ingredient amounts are located in the recipe card at the end of this post.

Softened Butter: Provides a rich and creamy texture to the cookies, helping them to be soft and tender.
Sugar: Sweetens the dough, contributing to the overall flavor and helping achieve a golden-brown color during baking.
Eggs: Adds moisture and helps bind the ingredients together, giving the cookies structure.
Eggnog: Infuses the cookies with that delicious holiday flavor, making them uniquely festive.
Vanilla: Enhances the sweetness and adds depth to the flavor profile.
All-Purpose Flour: The main structure ingredient, giving the cookies their form and texture.
Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor of the cookies.
Baking Soda: Acts as a leavening agent, helping the cookies to rise and become fluffy.
Nutmeg: A classic spice that adds warmth and holiday flair to both the cookies and icing.

Ingredients for Eggnog Icing

Powdered Sugar: The base for the icing, providing sweetness and a smooth texture.
Eggnog: Used to thin the icing while adding flavor, making it perfectly festive.
Nutmeg: Sprinkled in for a touch of spice, complementing the eggnog and enhancing the holiday vibe.

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How to Make Frosted Eggnog Sugar Cookies

[Step 1] Add the softened butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix until light and fluffy.

[Step 2] Mix in the eggs, vanilla, and eggnog.

[Step 3] Add the salt, baking soda, and nutmeg to the mixture, mixing in between each ingredient.

[Step 4] Add in the flour and mix until cookie dough is formed. Refrigerate the dough for at least one hour.

Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.

[Step 5] On a floured work surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the eggnog cookie dough until it is about 1/4-1/2 inch thick.

[Step 6] Use your favorite cookie cutters to form shapes then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

Transfer the unbaked cookies to a parchment lined baking sheet and place about 2 inches apart.

[Step 7] Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes until the edges begin to brown.

[Step 8] Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for one minute, after removing from the oven, transfer to a wire cooling rack.

Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for one minute, after removing them from the oven. Then transfer to a cooling rack.

[Step 9] Whisk together the powdered sugar and nutmeg. Use a silicone spatula t mix in the eggnog, starting with 3 tablespoons and adding more as needed, until combined. The icing should have the consistency of thick corn syrup.

The icing should have the consistency of thick corn syrup.

[Step 10] Dip each cookie in the icing, one at a time, and allow the excess to run off.

Dip each cookie in the icing, one at a time and allow excess to run off.

[Step 11] Place the cookies right side up and add your favorite sprinkles on top. Allow the frosting to harden for at least one hour, then store the cookies in an airtight container.

Allow the frosting to harden for at least one hour, then store the cookies in an airtight container.

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Eggnog Sugar Cookies

Name: Eggnog Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 48
Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Butter, softened; 1 Cup Sugar; 2 Eggs; 2 1/2 Tablespoons Eggnog; 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour; 1/2 Teaspoon Salt; 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg; 2 Cups Powdered Sugar (for icing); 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg (for icing); 4-6 Tablespoons Eggnog (for icing)

Yield: 48 Cookies

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Butter, softened
1 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs
2 1/2 Tablespoons Eggnog
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
2 Cups Powdered Sugar (for icing)
1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg (for icing)
4-6 Tablespoons Eggnog (for icing)

Instructions

Add the softened butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix until light and fluffy.
Mix in the eggs, vanilla, and eggnog.
Add the salt, baking soda, and nutmeg to the mixture, mixing in between each ingredient.
Next, add in the flour and mix until cookie dough is formed.
Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
On a floured work surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the eggnog cookie dough until it is about 1/4-1/2 inch thick.
Use your favorite cookie cutters to form shapes.
Transfer the unbaked cookies to a parchment lined baking sheet and place about 2 inches apart.
Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes until the edges begin to brown.
Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for one minute, after removing them from the oven. Then transfer to a cooling rack.
Eggnog Icing: Whisk together the powdered sugar and nutmeg. Use a silicone spatula to mix in the eggnog, starting with 3 tablespoons and adding more as needed, until combined. The icing should have the consistency of thick corn syrup. Dip each cookie in the icing, one at a time and allow excess to run off.
Place the cookie right side up and add your favorite sprinkles on top.
Allow the frosting to harden for at least one hour, then store the cookies in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 48 Serving Size: 1 Cookie
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 85Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 49mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g